- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Three Lakes, WI
Three Lakes Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Three Lakes Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551485001928
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Three Lakes Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Three Lakes · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 40.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Three Lakes Elementary has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Three Lakes Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Three Lakes, WI.
School address
District: Three Lakes School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551485001928 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Three Lakes Elementary held near 166 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.1 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 551485001928 · Three Lakes, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
160 enr · 13.3:1 · 40.4% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Three Lakes High (156 students)
Three Lakes Elementary held near 166 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.1 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Three Lakes Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Three Lakes Elementary
160 students
- Three Lakes Hi
Three Lakes High
156 students
- Sugar Camp Ele
Sugar Camp Elementary
111 students
- Three Lakes Ju
Three Lakes Junior High
73 students
What this shows Three Lakes Elementary reports 160 students on the CCD universe file.
How Three Lakes Elementary compares
Three Lakes Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.4% | ▲ 5% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 160 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
160
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 51% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
91.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,272
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 96.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.1, Three Lakes Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Three Lakes School District reports $21,272 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Three Lakes Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Lakes High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sugar Camp Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Three Lakes Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Three Lakes Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 111
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~160 students)
Frequently asked questions about Three Lakes Elementary
How many students attend Three Lakes Elementary?
Three Lakes Elementary has 160 students enrolled. It is a public school in Three Lakes, WI. CCD year-over-year: 161 (2022-23) → 166 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Three Lakes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Three Lakes Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Three Lakes Elementary?
40.4% of students at Three Lakes Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Three Lakes Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Three Lakes Elementary is White at 96.9% of enrollment, in Three Lakes, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Three Lakes Elementary?
Three Lakes Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Three Lakes Elementary rank among public schools in Three Lakes?
By Resource Investment Index, Three Lakes Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Three Lakes, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Three Lakes School District?
Besides Three Lakes Elementary, Three Lakes School District also operates Three Lakes High (156 students), Sugar Camp Elementary (111 students), and Three Lakes Junior High (73 students). See the Three Lakes School District district page for the complete list.